This photo of Bruce E. & Martha (Hettick) Wheeler was taken just before
Bruce sailed for France during World War I. Bruce taught in the rural schools in
Macoupin County, Illinois and was superintendent of schools in Macoupin, Cass and Sangamon Counties.

He also authored various articles on Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. He was
born 31 Jul 1891 and died 5 May 1973. Martha, his wife, was born on 23 Feb 1894 and died on
20 Nov 1995.